This vibrant Thai dish features golden, crispy catfish fillets paired with a bright, tangy green mango slaw. The contrast between the hot, crunchy fish and the cool, refreshing salad creates a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Key ingredients include unripe mangoes, fresh ginger, garlic, and a zesty dressing made from fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal meal for casual gatherings or a flavorful weeknight dinner that brings the taste of Thailand to your kitchen. Simple yet sophisticated, this recipe is sure to impress guests and satisfy cravings for bold, savory-sweet flavors.
Crispy Fried Catfish (Yaam Pla Dook
Description
This vibrant Thai dish features golden, crispy catfish fillets paired with a bright, tangy green mango slaw. The contrast between the hot, crunchy fish and the cool, refreshing salad creates a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Key ingredients include unripe mangoes, fresh ginger, garlic, and a zesty dressing made from fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal meal for casual gatherings or a flavorful weeknight dinner that brings the taste of Thailand to your kitchen. Simple yet sophisticated, this recipe is sure to impress guests and satisfy cravings for bold, savory-sweet flavors.Ingredients
Directions
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Steam the catfish fillets in a steamer basket over boiling water for 8 minutes, until just opaque and tender.
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Meanwhile, heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a small pan over medium heat and fry the sliced garlic until crisp and golden, then set aside on paper towels.
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Pat the steamed fish dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
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Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
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Carefully add the fish fillets to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Remove the fried fish and drain on paper towels.
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In a small bowl, combine the julienned green mangoes, fried garlic, and finely shredded ginger.
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Mound the mango mixture in the center of a large serving platter.
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Arrange the crispy fried fish around the mango salad.
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In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Drizzle most of the dressing over the mango mixture and the remainder over the fried fish.
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Garnish with sliced red chili peppers and fresh coriander leaves.
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Serve immediately while the fish is still hot and crispy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1299.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 127.7g197%
- Saturated Fat 20.0g100%
- Cholesterol 188.4mg63%
- Sodium 163.4mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 38.6g78%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
